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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.8
4.8
3050 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
A premier choice for fine dining in Old Town Key West.

Like Charleston and other great ports of the South, Key West offers endless inspiration for chefs. Once a stop on trade routes to the Caribbean, the island developed a signature cuisine that’s practically an open book for flavors. Pair this with the bounty from two bodies of water and the signatures of great chefs who have dedicated time here and a compelling cuisine emerges.

From its inception, Café Marquesa has led the way in expressing a unique, coastal cuisine. Our kitchen combines the finest seafood, meats, and produce with classic preparations and creativity. We offer fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence, like freshly baked bread and desserts made daily in-house. A local favorite for special occasions, and a place to settle into and savor. Every dinner layers memory upon memory. Join us and find yours.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 3,050 people are saying

Cafe Marquesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Overall

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Food

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Service

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Ambiance

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Romantic

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Good for special occasions

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Ambiance

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Romantic

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa delivers an outstanding dining experience in Key West with "absolutely amazing food" and "exceptional service". Highlights include their famous she crab soup, "best key lime pie", and creative cocktails. Guests consistently praise the restaurant as "one of the best dining experiences ever" and a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

3,050 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Key West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been wanting to try Marquesa for years and finally decided to go. The food and service are amazing. A true classic

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. A bit loud due to a boisterous group but not the fault of the restaurant. I definitely recommend.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kia was the BEST ! Overall the food and service were astounding! Thank You !!

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  4. Patricia

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our breakfast experience was exceptional. Our table dined on huevos rancheros, avocado toast, waffles and beignets (which are better than any that I have had anywhere, including New Orleans!) Our waitress was lovely!

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  5. David

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife’s meal was excellent. My entree was not well cooked, they replaced it and it was better but not great, given the price of the meal. Appetizers, desserts, beverages were all excu.

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  6. Larry

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Best we’ve found in Key West. Our server Wilson was personable and super efficient without being cloying. The GM James and the chef both checked in to ensure the meal met our expectations. It more than did.

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  7. Nathan VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing service and a wonderful dining experience. A little loud but that comes with the territory sometimes.

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  8. Sam VIP

    Coastal Georgia30 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a first low score for any restaurant rating. We have dined globally and enjoy every cuisine there is to offer. My wife and I, like many of you, spent time in the food service industry, both in the back and front of the house. We know there will be occasions where "it's just a bad, or off night." This was much more than that. The room is small but nice. The menu looked good on line and the reviews suggested this was a credible restaurant worthy of their very high prices. It isn't. The food was uneven. The black grouper and sword fish portions were ample enough to warrant $60.00 main courses. Both fish were over cooked. The grouper was to have a miso glaze that was non-existent. The vegetables it was served on were equally over cooked and mushy. The sword fish "picatta" sure enough had lemon butter and capers, but this was served with a cream sauce that easily had an entire jar of capers and very little lemon. The waiter was absent most of our service. We asked for a fork after our apps and the bus person said our waiter would take care of it!? We had to ask again of another staff member as our waiter had not returned. The food took way too long to be served as this place was packed. The noise level was inaudible. The small bar had four local influencer types celebrating someone's birthday at the top of their lungs. Next to them were "the real house wives of Key West" celebrating their evening louder than the first group and thought nothing of it. We had a double birthday eight top right next to us that, you guessed it, had their entire conversation yelling and laughing throughout with no regard for other guests. The hostess sat a young couple sandwiched between the influencers and the eight top with no room to enjoy their dinner. They finished their glasses of champagne, paid and left. A typical move by this staff. Explaining this to the GM on our departure, he simply said, "Oh, I had no idea. I'm sorry." I agree: He has no clue

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  9. Laura VIP

    Orlando21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, the food, the service, great ambiance! Great wine list! We will definitely be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Key West3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice quiet place for breakfast. Indoor seating only. No surprises.

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FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 3050 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Cafe Marquesa

600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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